WhatsApp quoteVAT Registration is registering with the Federal Tax Authority for 5% VAT, and it applies to businesses with taxable supplies and imports above AED 375,000 in the last 12 months (mandatory) or AED 187,500 (voluntary). GoldenKey handles VAT Registration for the companies we form and for businesses that come to us later, so the process is routine for our tax team. For most clients, vietnamese nationals are a young community in trading, IT outsourcing and hospitality, so the VAT Registration authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Vietnamese applications every day and process them without hesitation. Put simply, for Vietnamese entrepreneurs, the UAE is around 7.5 hours from Hanoi, 3 hours ahead of the UAE, and English is the working language.
Why VAT Registration
GoldenKey prepares the EmaraTax application for VAT Registration, uploads the paperwork and follows up with the FTA until the certificate is issued. The steps for VAT Registration are: create an EmaraTax account, upload licence, passport, Emirates ID and bank letter, declare expected turnover and import values and then receive the TRN certificate. For Vietnamese nationals, the practical advantages of VAT Registration are the ease of travel between Vietnam and the UAE, English is the working language, and a banking system that processes Vietnamese dong (VND) transfers daily.
Documents required
For vat registration for Vietnamese-owned companies the issuing authority asks for the following supporting documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- Trade licence and certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum of association showing shareholders
- Passport and Emirates ID of the authorised signatory
- Turnover evidence such as invoices, contracts or financial statements
- Bank account letter or IBAN certificate
- Customs code and import records where applicable
Pricing
Crucially, the figures below for vat registration for Vietnamese-owned companies are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for vat registration for Vietnamese-owned companies are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 2,500 |
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Federal Tax Authority registration for businesses with taxable supplies above AED 375,000 / year
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-07.
Why the UAE
Just as important, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies vat registration for Vietnamese-owned companies for international business owners. From day one, banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of vat registration for Vietnamese-owned companies predictable.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, if a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your VAT Registration file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the request sit. Just as important, you deal with one named case manager from the first call until your VAT Registration licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally. GoldenKey's consultants have handled vat registration for Vietnamese-owned companies for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves quickly.
Tell us about your plans for vat registration for Vietnamese-owned companies and GoldenKey will come back to you shortly with a clear price, a document checklist and a realistic timeline.
Frequently asked questions
How long does VAT Registration take with the FTA?
The FTA nine times out of ten responds within 20 business days, and simple applications are often approved faster. GoldenKey submits a complete file to avoid information requests.
What happens if I miss the VAT Registration deadline?
To be clear, late registration attracts a fixed penalty, and late filings add further penalties. If you are already late, GoldenKey can register you and advise on penalty reconsideration where grounds exist.
Is VAT Registration mandatory for a free zone company?
VAT registration is mandatory for any UAE company, free zone or mainland, once taxable supplies exceed AED 375,000 in 12 months. Goods traded inside designated zones have special rules, but services supplied by free zone companies are generally taxable.
Can a Vietnamese citizen own 100% of a company in VAT Registration?
Yes. Vietnamese nationals can own the full share capital of a VAT Registration company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Can my family from Vietnam join me?
Once your investor visa is issued you can sponsor your spouse and children, and GoldenKey processes their visas alongside yours.
